Assistant Quality Manager I

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group, Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Quality Manager for the Brent Spence Bridge project in Cincinnati, OH. The AQM supports the Quality Manager in implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System and project-specific requirements on site.

Responsibilities include documenting tests and inspections, coordinating submittals, reports and close-out documents, and supporting project teams to ensure compliance with contract and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent related field experience.
• Desirable certifications in construction quality management.
• Industry certifications for testing and inspection are beneficial.
• Minimum five years of applicable AEC field experience.
• Strong communication, planning and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with standards and publications relevant to quality duties.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day or task-specific quality management of a project such as capturing, documenting, publishing and tracking tests, inspections, submittals and procedures for project compliance
• Conduct work planning development, pre-activity meetings, initial meetings, TQAs, submittals, material management, inspections and follow‑up
• Provide project management team with documentation requirements through preparing and distributing project reports, inspection reports, submittals, redline as‑built, RFIs and close‑out documents
• Participate in project reporting and job control activities to ensure compliance with contract and provide project management team with schedule and subcontractor oversight; may track quantities for self‑performed work activities and/or subcontractors
• Support and make recommendations to the QCM concerning material management from submittal, delivered material review, storage & handling verifications and material certification review
• Create and implement project-specific inspection and test plans, quality control plans and other procedures as necessary and provide the project team with material specification review such as concrete mix design, thermal control and other quality specialized elements
• Write, follow‑up and share lessons learned through QIRs
• Utilize quality and risk management to provide cost reduction strategies for the project team through a proactive quality approach and lesson sharing to improve efficiency and reduce rework
• Provide Project Manager and Quality Manager with issue resolution, owner meetings, subcontractor coordination and field management
• When necessary, schedule inspection of the works with coordination between operations, consultants, testing laboratories and the Client

Skills

Quality management

Documentation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

USACE/NAVFAC/NRC Construction Quality Management certification

Industry certifications for testing and inspection

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking an Assistant Quality Manager for the Brent Spence Bridge project in Cincinnati, OH. The Assistant Quality Manager (AQM) works in conjunction with the Quality Manager (QM) on the implementation, improvement and execution of the Quality Management System (QMS) and project-specific requirements. If the project does not have a QM, the AQM may assume the duties of the project’s Quality Champion as stated in the QM’s role.

As a fourth-generation, family‑owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast‑growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

Why Join Us

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex work
• Creative and innovative problem‑solving environment
• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development
• Flexibility in career path & progression
• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day‑to‑day or task-specific quality management of a project such as capturing, documenting, publishing and tracking tests, inspections, submittals and procedures for project compliance
• Conduct work planning development, pre-activity meetings, initial meetings, TQAs, submittals, material management, inspections and follow‑up
• Provide project management team with documentation requirements through preparing and distributing project reports, inspection reports, submittals, redline as‑built, RFIs and close‑out documents
• Participate in project reporting and job control activities to ensure compliance with contract and provide project management team with schedule and subcontractor oversight; may track quantities for self‑performed work activities and/or subcontractors
• Support and make recommendations to the QCM concerning material management from submittal, delivered material review, storage & handling verifications and material certification review
• Create and implement project-specific inspection and test plans, quality control plans and other procedures as necessary and provide the project team with material specification review such as concrete mix design, thermal control and other quality specialized elements
• Write, follow‑up and share lessons learned through QIRs
• Utilize quality and risk management to provide cost reduction strategies for the project team through a proactive quality approach and lesson sharing to improve efficiency and reduce rework
• Provide Project Manager and Quality Manager with issue resolution, owner meetings, subcontractor coordination and field management
• When necessary, schedule inspection of the works with coordination between operations, consultants, testing laboratories and the Client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent related field experience
• USACE/NAVFAC/NRC Construction Quality Management certification preferred but not required
• Industry certifications for testing and inspection as required to perform job duties
• Minimum five years of experience in an applicable AEC field
• Good communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and ability to prioritize, organize and manage time
• Knowledge of standards, specifications and publications of job-related duties
• Limited travel for projects as necessary

Additional Information

• Division: Transportation
• Job Category: Quality
• Job Type: Full‑time

The Walsh Group, Ltd. is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at 312‑563‑5905 or [e-mail].